Electrical Engineering Quiz

What is the primary function of a step-up transformer in the power distribution system?

• To store electricity

• To generate electricity

• To increase the voltage for long-distance transmission

• To decrease the voltage for safe home usage

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Diesel

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Nuclear

What does magnetism refer to?

• The force that acts between magnets and magnetic materials

• The force that acts between electric charges

• The force that acts between gravitational bodies

• The force that acts between chemical compounds

The following are among the parts of power system except

• Generation

• Fuse

• Transmission

• Distribution

The following are found in Hydroelectric generating plant except

• Dam

• Turbine

• Generator

• Boiler

Electrical machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a Generator

• True

• False

Load curves in power system are grouped into two, these are

• Mechanical and magnetic

• Base and peak load

• Heat and light loads

• Industrial and commercial loads

What is the symbol for magnetic flux?

• Φ (phi)

• γ (gamma)

• β (beta)

• α (alpha)

What is the term used to describe the flow of magnetic field lines through a given area?

• Electric Flux

• Magnetic Field

• Electric Field

• Magnetic Flux

The high voltage transmission method is designed to:

• Standardise plant manufacture design of gear

• Produce high current in the lines

• Maintain distribution voltage at the statutory values

• Reduce the electrical losses in the lines